People Business Partner (Sales)

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People Business Partners (PBPs) are responsible for aligning business objectives with people solutions in the organizations they support. In many companies, the role is referred to as HR Business Partner (HRBP). Successful PBPs act as business professionals, team member champions, and change agents. PBPs are HR experts who partner with and advise the business by maintaining literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its way of operating, and its competition.

What you'll do in this role

• Form effective relationships with the client groups and consults with line management, providing People guidance when appropriate. Typically support front line managers through director-level; may support VP/EVP depending on organizational structure.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the People Ops group to develop solutions, programs, and opportunities for learning.
• Partners with Team Member Relations to manage employee relations issues. May participate or inform plan for effective, thorough and objective investigations within their aligned departments. Analyzes and surfaces related trends within their client group.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Escalate cases as needed to more senior level PBPs; partners with the Legal department as needed/required.
• Work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with colleagues globally to ensure a vibrant and effective workplace.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Execute on company-wide Talent Programs within their client group, including Annual Talent Assessment and Compensation Reviews.

We're looking for 

• Relevant, progressive experience in recruiting, employee relations, people operations, compensation/benefits, and/or organizational development. Prefer at least 2 years in a business partner role.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment while working with sensitive and confidential materials.
• Comfortability using technology, including Google Workspace and GitLab.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Passion for results; able to deliver full-cycle projects (start to finish) and results in a timely manner.
• A team player who acts with a sense of urgency and adapts to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to solve moderate to complex problems; resourceful and takes initiative to seek internal and external resources when problem-solving.
• Experience working with Global Talent (Americas, EMEA, APAC) strongly preferred.
• Very strong EQ, with fine tuned instincts and problem solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the ​​confidence gap​.​​ You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.Colorado/Washington pay range$72,800—$140,400 USDCalifornia/New York/New Jersey pay range$72,800—$156,000 USD

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